Band of Brothers Normandy Private D-Day Tour from Paris

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Paris (Pass by)

  Highlights: Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum - Brécourt Manor and the Easy Company Memorial - Sainte-Mère-Église - Airborne Museum - Battle of Carentan - Dead Man’s Corner and D-Day Experience Museum

  Admission ticket free
• Paris (Pass by)

  07:00 Hotel Pickup and Departure to Normandy. Start your day with convenient door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Paris. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E220 sedan as we head to Normandy. The journey to Utah Beach takes approximately 3.5 hours and covers around 320 km (199 miles). Along the way, we’ll make one stop at a highway rest area where you can enjoy a coffee, grab a snack and use the restroom before continuing your journey.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Utah Beach Landing Museum

  10:30 – 11:45 Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum. Discover Utah Beach, the westernmost of the five D-Day landing beaches, where American forces landed on June 6, 1944. Walk along the historic beach and visit the Utah Beach Landing Museum, housed in a former German bunker. Explore its extensive collection of original military equipment, historical photographs, personal accounts and vehicles, including an authentic B-26 Marauder bomber. 11:45 Departure for Brécourt Manor, approximately 10 km (6 miles) away. The drive takes about 15 minutes.

  1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Manoir de Brecourt

  12:00–12:40 Brécourt Manor and the Easy Company Memorial. Visit the memorial marking the site of Easy Company’s famous assault on the German artillery positions at Brécourt Manor on June 6, 1944. Hear the story of Lieutenant Richard Winters and the small group of American paratroopers who attacked and knocked out four German artillery guns threatening the Utah Beach landing area. This remarkable tactical operation became one of the best-known episodes in the history of the 101st Airborne Division and was famously portrayed in the Band of Brothers series. 12:40 Departure for Sainte-Mère-Église, approximately 15 km (9 miles) away. The drive takes about 20 minutes.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Sainte-Mere-Eglise

  13:00 - 14:00 Sainte-Mère-Église, Lunch break and free time. Arrive in Sainte-Mère-Église and enjoy some free time to explore the town, visit its historic sites and have lunch at a local restaurant. Sainte-Mère-Église Sainte-Mère-Église played a key role in the Allied airborne operations on D-Day and became one of the first towns in Normandy liberated by American paratroopers. The Story of John Steele. See the famous church tower associated with John Steele, a paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division whose parachute became caught on the church steeple during the night landings. His remarkable story was later portrayed in the classic film The Longest Day, parts of which were filmed in Sainte-Mère-Église. Borne 0 – Milestone of Freedom. Visit the Borne 0 marker in front of the town hall, the official starting point of the historic Liberty Road commemorating the Allied advance across France and Belgium.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Airborne Museum

  14:00 - 15:25 The Airborne Museum is dedicated to the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions who took part in the Normandy landings. Explore its impressive collection of historical artifacts, aircraft and military equipment, including an authentic C-47 transport plane and a WACO glider. Immersive exhibitions bring to life the airborne operations of June 6, 1944, and the experiences of the American paratroopers. 15:25 Departure to Dead Man’s Corner 14 km away (9 miles). It takes 15 minutes.

  1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner museum)

  15:40 – 18:00 D-Day Experience and Dead Man’s Corner. Discover the story of the Battle of Carentan and the fierce fighting between American paratroopers and German forces. Visit the D-Day Experience museum exhibitions and the historic Dead Man’s Corner building, once used as a German command post. Learn how the American airborne troops fought to secure Carentan, an important strategic town connecting the Utah Beach and Omaha Beach landing sectors. 18:00 Departure for Paris. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes and covers around 320 km (199 miles). We will make one stop at a highway rest area along the way.

  2 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Paris (Pass by)

  21:30 Arrive back in Paris and enjoy convenient door-to-door drop-off at your hotel. Please note that the arrival time may be slightly later depending on traffic conditions and your hotel’s location.

  Admission ticket free
• Paris (Pass by)

  Frequently Asked Questions How many people can travel on this tour? We accommodate up to 6 travellers in one comfortable Mercedes vehicle. For larger groups, we can arrange two vehicles. Is hotel pickup available? Yes. We provide convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel or address in Paris. If your hotel is not listed, simply send us its name and address and we will confirm the pickup. Are museum tickets included in the tour price? Yes. All entrance fees for the included attractions are covered. Is lunch included? Lunch is not included. You will have a lunch break in Sainte-Mère-Église, where you can choose from local restaurants. Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy? We offer two options: a live-guided tour with a professional guide throughout the experience, or an audio-guided tour accompanied by an experienced driver. Is the departure guaranteed? Yes. This is a private tour, so your departure is guaranteed even if you are travelling alone.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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